9.10.2022 Events, Music

“Notes from the Jury: Reflections on the Chopin Competition” – Illustrated Talk by Professor John Rink (9 Oct)

An audio-visual talk on the the Chopin International Competition by world-renowned authority on Chopin's music, Professor John Rink, who served on the jury of the Warsaw Chopin International Piano Competitions of 2015 and 2021.

9 October, Ognisko, Exhibition Road

An audio-visual talk on the fascinating subject of the Chopin International Competition (held every five years in Warsaw) by world-renowned authority on Chopin’s music, Professor John Rink of Cambridge University, who served on the jury of the Warsaw Chopin International Piano Competitions of 2015 and 2021.

He will share his experiences, illustrated by film and recordings and his insights into this major event in the piano world are guaranteed to be both interesting and revealing.

Booking is essential as seating is limited to 120.

Please check availability before you apply by phoning Secretary Gillian Newman on:

0203 144 0033 or by email at info@chopin-society.org.uk

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